Bicycle! Bicycle!: Pashley Princess Sovereign in Buckingham Black. Monday, April 23, 2012 Pashley Princess Sovereign in Buckingham Black. After my initial search for an all-weather upright bike led me to the dead-end junction of retail frustration and bicycle shop proprietor aggression, I was ready to concede that Perth was still a bicycle backwater, at least so far as Dutch style bikes were concerned. A week had passed after my doomed Gazelle and Lekker test rides, another slovenly Saturday sat fat-bottomed on my horizon and I relegated skirt guards and built in lighting to the dusty box marked, 'Discarded Dreams'. But my melodrama was soon interrupted by Ginger, he came back from some early morning errand excitedly ejaculating about finding a shop stocking the third bike on my test ride list: The Pashley Princess Sovereign. Hand built in England with a lugged steel frame, dynamo headlight, integrated rear light, hub gears, fully enclosed chain case, skirt guard, rear wheel lock, wicker basket, Brooks saddle, frame mounted pump and 'Ding-dong' bell; The Sovereign is the Rolls Royce of Upright Bicycling.

Image from official Pashley Cycles site found here . We immediately drove to the better-heeled part of town so I could see if the hype was justified. It was clear that the shop primarily catered to selling very expensive road bikes to men who believe in buying very expensive road bikes. Ugly team jerseys and taint specific saddles abounded. This was too usual a state of affairs to note in detail, the main difference between this and every other shop I had previously encountered (apart from the road bikes being more expensive) was that they had a section of 'obviously girly' upright bicycles. The kind of bicycles a status conscious roadie might be convinced to purchase for his girlfriend/wife without her consultation and then spend their weekend outings eye-rolling at her inability to keep up in the park. "Is that wicker basket slowing you down, babe?

Should've got a carbon one!" (Side bar: If your significant other insists on calling you babe, then all the weight reductions in Roadie Land probably won't make a ride with him any less leaden.) However, when you live in a bicycle backwater you cannot mind the cynical motives behind a bike shop stocking town bicycles, you simply give silent thanks and then prepare to be patronised for your purchasing choices. Pashley Head Badge. The Pashley Princess Sovereign is the spec-cream of the English made Pashley Cycles crop. Solidly understated and completely conventional, it is what you picture in your head when somebody says, 'British Bicycle'. The company offers a limited but coherent design aesthetic, featuring their classically shaped, lugged steel frame in a restrained yet delightful range of colours. Pink, blue, the quintessential bicycle red. You've probably seen a Pashley on television or film if anybody was in sniffing distance of an English village. You've definitely seen one if you were paying attention when Anne Hathaway got smeared by an automobile in that film about odious little Thatcherites having terribly white problems once a year. That was a red Pashley Britannia.

(The bike, I think the car might actually have been a bus. I was too busy looking at the bicycle.) Fully enclosed chain case means less chain maintenance, more weather proofing. Woah, hey! No derailleur! The rear hub. Pashleys have been manufactured in England since 1926 and wear their pedigree with pride. They are Dutch bikes: English style. A modicum lighter and slightly more compact in their geometry than their Oma cousins, Pashleys are aimed at both the urban and country environment provided the hills aren't too steep and the roads are semi-surfaced. Of their loop frames, The Princess Sovereign is the most expensive but broken down into its parts (and taking the manufacturing into account) it's not difficult to see why. Different Pashleys have different specification levels, a pop of colour will cost you gears or change the handlebar shape but they're all superficially the same. Being the 'top of the line', the Princess sovereign has the most gears of the loop frames - 5 speed Sturmey Archer hub gears. Though they are very proud of their English heritage, Pashley have fitted the Sovereign with a Pletscher rear rack.

I presume this is because of the universally acknowledged strength and quality of Pletscher carriers, they easily accommodate baby seats and other heavy loads. Unfortunately, they have a Pletscher specific mounting system for baskets which is useless in Australia but they also have the standard 'rat trap' so your ability to carry is not compromised if you possess some ingenuity. (And by ingenuity I mean you can totally cram a milk crate on the back if you have no self-respect.) The dynamo driven headlight has a wide arc of illumination. The rear LED is steady (Not flashing), battery powered and very visible. The Princess Sovereign model comes in three frame sizes and two colours, 'Buckingham Black' or 'Regency Green'. The shop had one of each colour in the medium sized frame on sale as they were the previous model and had some shop soiling. I crossed my fingers that I wasn't too tall (Pashley go by inner leg length so there is quite some overlap between frames) and then I rode them both along the leafy streets of Nedlands, dodging unnecessarily rugged 4WDs as I went. I was instantly pleased.

Compared to the relative nimbleness of the steel Schwinn Jenny, the steel Princess Sovereign felt like a particularly elegant steamroller - I barrelled along the road propelled as much by inertia as peddling, the sheer weight of the Sovereign meant that what she lacked in quick starts she made up for in unstoppable force. The riding position was a great substitute for posture training and the distance between my knees and the handlebars gave a feeling of riding very neatly. It was obvious why they named her Sovereign - I couldn't help but feel regal. Compared to the Schwinn, everything felt more formal, from the harder saddle encouraging me to sit properly, to the super-solid pedals. It required a more formal style of bicycling than the breezy, casual cuteness of the Jenny 7 Speed. This was my first encounter with hub gears, though I was familiar with the 'thumb shifter' style changer mounted on the handlebars. It was quite the psychological leap to accept the fact I could change gears while at a complete stop or during active peddling.

Still, I never quite got over derailleurs so I continue to pause cranking when I shift - at least it keeps me from getting back on the Schwinn and decimating the mechanism. The green Sovereign shifted smoother than the black (A hint of woe to be examined another time.) and this alone made the choice of colour difficult. As much as I wanted the black model, I could see it had been ridden a lot more and the green one actually had dust on it, so unloved was the colour. In the end I chose personal style over perfection and took the black Sovereign, though it was destined to cause trouble through no fault of its own. The Brooks takes some breaking in and was a shock even to my fat bottom, especially after the plushness of the Schwinn's comfort saddle but once it did, it was heavenly. The Princess Sovereign may look genteel but she has a surprising amount of street smarts. First there's the rear wheel lock. The key stays inside until the lock is activated, you push a lever down and it 'locks' the back wheel, preventing it from turning and making the Sovereign impossible to simply ride away. The weight then deters anybody from kidnapping.

I combine the rear lock with a cable, thankful that I don't reside in a city where bike thieves strip Brooks and everything must be U-locked. (I still remove the French made pump when I leave it outside, though.) Looking at the wheels of the Pashley, you may wonder where the spoke mounted reflectors are. They are absent because along with great lighting, the Sovereign comes with Schwalbe puncture resistant Marathon Plus tyres which have a reflective sidewall. Very reflective, much more so than traditional reflectors. Here it is reflecting a flash in daylight. At night, flash photography makes it resemble a UFO. The tough tyres are perfect for urban environments, living near a pub in Perth meant there was often glass on the pavement outside my house and the Pashley accidentally rolled over shards on more than one occasion, never a puncture to blight her. Unfortunately, it's now a conscious effort to avoid rocks and glass on my other bicycle after I grew too accustomed to disregarding them. The tyres are that good.

For all her toughness the Sovereign does retain some delicacy through the included wicker basket - despite the rack to hold it in place I couldn't bring myself to trust the lovely leather straps and woven wicker to the elements (This was to be my all-weather bike, after all) so on the way home from her liberation we stopped at Ginger's preferred bike shop (He had become a roadie, much to my shame.) and bought the incongruously stocked (For a standard roadie-centric shop - so they were on sale!) Bontrager faux-wicker front basket and attempted to purchase a matching rear one. This is where the Bontrager Vs Pletscher problem manifested. Both companies are heavily invested in the prestige of their rear racks and as such they have both created accessories compatible only with their specific carriers. After much examination, it was accepted that the Bontrager system was completely incompatible with the Pletscher rack, not even the rat trap provided a work-around. Fortunately, there was another rear basket with a spring loaded 'quick release' style, universal rack attachment that clipped it to the sides of the carrier. An occy-strap purchase later and it was semi-permenantly attached to the Pletscher.

My Pashley Princess Sovereign arrived home, triumphant. The full stack of baskets. Handlebar mounted Bontrager and no-name brand secured with small black strap under rack. In the absence of a cargo net, I bought a second, more colourful and wider strap to secure loads. After over a year of riding it, I have found one flaw with the Pashley: It's so heavy that the kick-stand does not support it properly when unburdened and especially not when it's carrying a rear load. Many a time I've had to catch it and a few times I have failed and then had to straighten the handlebars. It's my desire to install a double stand (Like Dutch bikes often have) and Pletscher makes one I will eventually order online. Apart from that, I can say that for me the Pashley was absolutely worth the price. Though at about AU$1700, you can trust I have comprehensive bicycle insurance. (And also that I didn't pay retail.) It changed the way I ride - the weight and proportion required me to be more mindful in the beginning, to watch my technique.

Once I mastered it, nothing could beat the feeling of stability and 'solidness' with the bizarre bonus that the more I asked the Pashley to carry, the less I felt like I was carrying anything, making the Sovereign an excellent transportation cycling/cargo option as well as a leisure ride. Unsurprising, as Pashley famously make old-fashioned cargo and work bikes for businesses in the U.K. Think mobile ice-cream sellers, deliveries etc. A woman even went touring on a Princess Sovereign so they're evidently built to carry. Pashley make roadsters as well as loop frames and have even recently delved into cruiser shapes. Whether this is folly remains to be decided by the market but so long as they continue to do what they do best, a few of these English gems will find their way to Australia and wait patiently to be appreciated. And the fat-bottomed will continue to pose with them on front lawns. P.S. For the one major fault inherent to the Pashley Princess Sovereign, I refer you to my more recent feelings on the bloody kickstand . P.P.S. A lot of traffic arrives at this post searching for the weight of the Pashley.

Without knowing exactly I can confirm that my medium frame Pashley is pretty damn heavy by modern bicycle standards. Heavy enough that a very fit personal trainer friend remarked upon it when lifting the back and estimated it to be about 20kg. I am woeful at judging weight by lift so take this with a grain of salt. Just know you'll probably struggle to get it up more than a few stairs. Posted by Pashley Cycles | Classic Ladies & Mens Bikes UK Commercial cycles for business Pashley Cycles is England's longest established bicycle manufacturer. Founded in 1926 and based in Stratford-upon-Avon, our dedicated team design and hand-build a unique range of traditional bicycles and tricycles. From our flagship traditional Princess and Roadster models to the exclusive Guv'nor Path Racer, every one of our bicycles is built to exacting standards. The range includes classic and commuter bikes and retro beach cruisers , as well as adult and children's tricycles that provide stability and pleasure on three wheels.

Pashley also supplies high-quality carrier cycles , cargo bikes and load carrier tricycles for industrial and commercial use, offering companies an economical and environmentally friendly alternative for transporting food and equipment, vending, or delivering post. Special Editions Our 'Special Edition' cycles have been created to celebrate a special event or collaboration, or simply because we like a design and wish to share it with you. Lovely Bicycle!: The Pashley Princess: a Retrospective from a Former Owner Friday, February 18, 2011 The Pashley Princess: a Retrospective from a Former Owner While we are still in hibernation season, I wanted to write a retrospective review of the Pashley Princess I used to own. My existing review of this bike was written after only a month of ownership and leaves a great deal out. I hope to make this review more representative of my overall experience, while providing the sort of information that might be helpful to those shopping for a new bike. I owned a Pashley Princess Sovereign from June 2009 until August 2010. A lugged steel bicycle made in England, the Princess is a thing of beauty and quality.

It was my first "nice" adult bicycle, and the first bicycle I've ever ridden for transportation. As such, it saw me through a period of almost continuous transformation as a cyclist - defined by changes in skill level, confidence, knowledgeability, and preferences. For that reason, I will arrange this review chronologically - from the start of ownership to the end. The Decision to Purchase My Pashley was not an impulse buy. I did a lot of research, test rode a number of bikes, and took my time deciding . Among the other bicycles I test rode at the time were Gazelle, Batavus and Velorbis. During those test rides, I remember that I did not feel comfortable with my ability to control the Dutch bikes (Gazelle and Batavus) in comparison to the Pashley. I did not understand why at the time, but now I think I do: Dutch bikes have a light front end, which can take some getting used to. The Pashley's handling felt natural from the start. As for Velorbis, I remember thinking that it was similar to the Pashley, but not quite as nice, and so it was out of the running.

I also admit that my deep attachment to England - where I spent a good part of my twenties - influenced me as well. I liked the idea of having an English bicycle. First Impressions I purchased the Pashley Princess Sovereign in June 2009 from Harris Cyclery (not a sponsor at that time), together with my husband's Pashley Roadster Sovereign. I chose the 20" (medium) bike in "regency green," and immediately made a number of modifications to it, including the installation of a 7-speed coaster brake hub, netted dress guards and Brooks leather washer grips, as well as extra lights to supplement Pashley's lighting system. All lady's Pashleys have 26" wheels. Detailed specs can be found in my earlier review . The bicycle's saddle height traveled steadily upward over the course of my ownership. When I first began cycling as an adult, I was extremely nervous about it and felt that I needed to be able to have my feet almost flat on the ground while remaining in the saddle. Over time this nervousness went away as I began to pick up bicycle handling skills. The 20" frame accommodated me throughout this process.

As far as ride quality, initially I was quite pleased with it. What I liked the most about the Pashley Princess was its stability and feeling of "solidness." It made me feel very, very safe - which in turn "empowered" me to try vehicular cycling . Pretty soon, I - a clumsy novice - was cycling for transportation daily in Boston traffic. What I didn't like so much about the ride almost from the start, but could not immediately express, was how much I struggled to pick up speed and go up hills on this bike. But at the time I thought that this was normal for classic upright transportation bicycles, and did not see it as a problem. One thing that caused some frustration in the beginning, but was entirely my fault and not the bike's, was the question of how to transport my laptop . I did not trust the idea of clip-on panniers, and the front basket did not feel entirely stable with a huge bag in it. So, for the first few months of owning this bike, I carried a messenger bag. But eventually I stabilised the front basket by securing it with a myriad of zip ties and began to transport my laptop bag inside it - which was fine.

However, had I just bought a clip-on pannier, such as the Fastrider I now own, it would have been even better. Discovery of Limitations The first inkling that my Pashley may not be the right bike for me, came after I acquired and refurbished a vintage Raleigh Roadster. Despite being larger and clunkier, the old Raleigh DL-1 was considerably faster to accelerate and easier to ride up hill than the new Pashley. I was stunned by the discovery of these differences , and my interest in frame geometry and ride quality was launched largely as a result. With the arrival of Winter 2009-2010, my qualms about the Pashley's handling were temporarily forgotten, because as a winter bike it was truly fantastic. Since I ride slower in the winter anyhow and stick to shorter distances, acceleration and climbing long hills no longer played an important role in day to day transportation cycling, and I was once again happy with the bike. But as soon as the snow began to subside, the frustration began anew . The more skilled and confident I became as a cyclist, the farther I started to travel , and the more torn I began to feel about the Pashley Princess.

It was such a sweet, well-made, picturesque and iconic bicycle - How could I even think of giving it up? But beyond gentle trails and neighborhood streets, I felt limited on it. Experimentation and Modifications In Spring 2010, I began to experiment with the Pashley's positioning and components in order to address my complaints: I lowered the handlebars, raised the saddle, replaced the sluggish Marathon Plus tires with the faster Delta Cruisers , and even removed the front wicker basket in hopes of reducing wind resistance. Each of these changes indeed made a difference, and to my delight the bike now handled similarly to the vintage Raleigh. Lovely Bicycle!: The Pashley Roadster Sovereign: Review After Two New England Winters Wednesday, March 30, 2011 The Pashley Roadster Sovereign: Review After Two New England Winters If you are a regular reader, you probably know that the Co-Habitant owns a Pashley Roadster Sovereign. We bought a pair of Pashleys when I first started this blog, and while I've since sold my Princess , he has kept his Roadster. He loves this bicycle.

It is his main transportation bike, taking him to and from work every day for nearly two years now - in sunshine, rain and snow . This review is based on both his and my impressions of the bike. Pashley bicycles have been made in Stratford-upon-Avon, England since 1926. The Roadster is a traditional lugged steel English roadster frame with relaxed geometry and 28" wheels. It is powdercoated black and fitted with a 5-speed Sturmey Archer hub, dynamo lighting, and drum brakes. See here for the full specs and here for the complete set of images. This bicycle was purchased in May 2009 from Harris Cyclery in West Newon, MA (not a sponsor at the time). One interesting thing to note about this bike is the sizing. The Co-Habitant is 6' tall and his preferred frame size is normally 60-64cm, depending on geometry. However, his Pashley's frame is only 22.5" (57cm), and yet it is his size.

That is because the Pashley Roadster has an unusually high bottom bracket (330mm), which makes the standover considerably higher than it would be on a typical bike. For comparison, the bottom bracket height on his vintage Raleigh DL-1 Roadster is 310mm, which in itself is considered high. This explains why the Raleigh and Pashley are both his size, despite the former being a 24" frame and the latter a 22.5" frame. When in doubt, go down a size with the Pashley Roadster. The Pashley Roadster Sovereign is a bicycle fully equipped for commuting: generous fenders, full chaincase, vinyl dress guards, large rear rack, drop-down kickstand and an integrated wheel lock. The Co-Habitant finds the dressguards and chaincase convenient, because they enable him to wear pretty much anything he wants on the bike - including dressy clothing and overcoats. He does not like tucking his trousers into socks or wearing ankle straps when riding to work, so these features are important to him. The chaincase has kept his chain immaculately clean through two winters and does not stand in the way of rear wheel removal.

For those who dislike the drop-down kickstand, the frame does come with a kickstand plate, so it's possible to install an alternative. Initially, we installed a Pletcher double-legged kickstand and used it instead of the drop-down, until it broke , so now it's back to the original. Though the headlight on the Roadster is dynamo-powered, the tail light is battery-operated. The 2.4W dynamo hub makes it difficult to modify this lighting set-up, and we are really not sure why Pashley chose to do this instead of using a 3W hub and bulb. We are considering eventually replacing the lighting on his bike with a front and rear LED system with standlights. Trouble is, there aren't any classic LED headlights in a style that would suit the Pashley. Supplementary Cateye battery lights attached for situations when visibility is especially poor. The bolts on the Pashley's front axel make it easy to mount these. The rear rack is spacious, but made of such thick tubing that most pannier mounting systems will not fit it. The Ortlieb QL2 and the R&K Klick-fix systems sort of fit, but just barely.

Tires are Schwalbe Marathon Plus. They are not my favourite tires, but the puncture protection is unbeatable. The saddle is the super-sprung Brooks B33 - especially suitable for the larger gentlemen on upright bikes. And of course, the shiny "ding dong" bell. That's us, reflected in it. Though we are both lovers of customisations, there wasn't much that the Co-Habitant modified on this bicycle. All the components have remained stock thus far. As far as positioning, he lowered the handlebars to make them level with the saddle and angled them down a bit, for a more aggressive position. He also shoved the saddle forward by means of reversing the seat clamp. He added a Brooks Glenbrook saddlebag and Millbrook handlebar bag, which are permanently affixed to the bike. The saddlebag contains his lock, bungee cords and saddle cover in the side pockets, with the main compartment kept empty for quick grocery trips and other errands. The handlebar bag contains his rain gear , gloves, bad-weather cycling glasses, flashlight, and epic toolkit . The toolkit he carries only on longer trips. The original plastic handlebar grips were replaced with the Brooks leather washer grips.

Front and rear drum brakes are hand-operated, and he has them routed right-front . And just in case you haven't noticed, the handlebar set-up includes a cycling computer and twined water bottles in their DIY handlebar mounts . The computer is fairly unobtrusive, blending in with the black part of the riser stem. And a close-up of he bottle cage mounts. The set-up with the twin bottles sticking out like miniature cannons over the handlebars is over-the-top eccentric for me - but over time I've grown used to seeing them on his bike and even find them endearing. He has also carried paper cups full of coffee in those bottle cages - successfully. We considered washing the bicycle before taking pictures for the review, but ultimately decided against it. These pictures realistically portray what the bike looks like after a winter of commuting - and a harsh winter at that. The only time this frame has ever been wiped down was after the previous winter. With everything either fully enclosed or stainless, the Pashley Roadster is as low-maintenance as they get. The powdercoating has held up excellently, with just a few scuffs here and there.

Over the time he's owned this bicycle, the Co-Habitant has broken two spokes on the rear wheel (one per year) and had them replaced. The wheels also had to be re-trued a couple of times, no doubt due to the horrible pothole-ridden roads on which he commutes. Otherwise, significant adjustments have not been necessary. As far as ride quality and subjective feedback go, there is a distinct feeling of the bicycle being stable, reliable and enormous. It can comfortably travel at high speeds, with the cyclist feeling relaxed, perched high above city traffic. And this isn't merely an illusion - with the high bottom bracket and the upright sitting position, the height at which the rider is placed really is out of the ordinary. The bicycle handles well on the road and off, in dry and wet conditions. In the winter, it has proven to be a trusty companion. Even during blizzards , the Co-Habitant continued to commute on this bicycle, and felt comfortable doing it. When describing the Pashley Roadster's ride quality, it is worth noting that it is not the male equivalent of the Princess model: The geometry and handling of the two bikes are different.

Performace-wise, the Roadster accelerates faster and climbs hills easier than the Princess, which can be problematic for those who buy the two bikes as a "his and hers" pair . Though this discrepancy between the men's and women's models is unfortunate, the Roadster's performance in itself is terrific. As for my own impressions of the Co-Habitant's Pashley, I've come to see the bike as his permanent companion or even an extension of his personality. He loves the bike, never complains about it, and uses it daily for transportation, which is fantastic. But sometimes I do wonder whether the bike is overbuilt for his purposes: To me it seems excessively heavy, and I don't get the point of having that monstrous rear rack if it is seldom used for anything other than saddlebag support. Also, it takes great effort to convince him to leave the bike locked up in the city, which is frustrating. At work he has secure locking facilities, but when we go out he worries about the bike too much - which in my view somewhat undermines its usefulness. However, the most important thing is that he enjoys the bike and rides it, which I feel has been accomplished here pretty well.

Though the Pashley Roadster Sovereign is not inexpensive by any means, it is a good value once you consider what is included and add it all up: a traditional lugged frame made in England and a fully integrated "commuting package" consisting of fenders, drum brakes, full chaincase, dressguards, puncture-proof tires, lighting, and a high quality sprung leather saddle. After close to two years of daily use, including two New England winters, the bicycle looks hardly worse for wear - a testament to its durability. As with everything, your impressions may differ, but the Co-Habitant is a happy owner. He is not looking for another transportation bicycle for the foreseeable future. Pashley Sovereign review - Propstand Frame-fitting lock and pump When I compare it to say the Electra Amsterdam, you are getting a complete deal. If I bought this bike, I wouldn’t feel like anything needed an urgent upgrade. Because of all these extras, the Pashley starts to look really quite good value. Who would enjoy the Pashley Sovereign? The Pashley is for someone who loves bicycles and would like to ride a bike they can really look after over the years.

You buy a cheap hybrid or MTB for a couple of years, but if you buy a Pashley you are buying a bike for life. When you look at it like this, the Pashley isn’t too expensive. £600 for a quality bike is really not too bad. It’s also a price tag where you are still willing to risk leaving it locked up in town. If you live in a really hilly area, e.g. Bristol, I’d think twice about buying this as it is quite heavy and you may find yourself walking up very steep hills. Would I buy A Pashley Sovereign? It’s the kind of bicycle I feel I should buy. It would look really good to keep in the dining room (where I keep my unattractive commuting bike) It would make me feel like I was a real bicycle connoisseur. It’s like a really keen motorist going on top gear and when Jeremy Clarkson asks you what car you have, you’re rather embarrassed when you say just just a second hand Ford Escort. If you’re a real car lover, you want to get a ‘real car’ a Morgan or Lotus in British Racing green.

It’s the same with bicycles, a real cyclists doesn’t want an Apollo MTB. The Pashley Sovereign would change my riding style, I wouldn’t be able to cycle past so many people on the commute into town. It might encourage me to cycle slowly and enjoy the ride, so I probably wouldn’t take the plunge, even though it is a really nice bike to own and look after. It isn’t for anyone who lives at the bottom of a 16% hill or a cycle messenger who want to get from A to B in shortest possible time. But, many people would really enjoy riding and looking after a Pashley Sovereign. Technical spec Frame – Traditionally lugged and brazed hand-crafted steel frame Fork Tubular crown, hand-brazed Shifters – Sturmey Archer 5 speed thumb shifter Chain set – Traditional, slender chromed steel crank Pedals – Alloy body with non-slip rubber inserts Brakeset – All-weather, low maintenance front and rear hub brakes Handlebar – Chrome plated raised bar Stem – Stainless steel Quill Pashley Cycles - Page 1 - British Bicycle Company Parts and Accessories Sort by: Pashley Cycles is England's longest established bicycle manufacturer.

Founded in 1926 and based in Stratford-upon-Avon, our dedicated team design and hand-build a unique range of specialist bicycles. 1 Pashley Traditional Vintage Bikes, Womens & Gents Dusk Silver About our Bicycles Every Pashley bicycle is unique from the moment it leaves our workshop here in Stratford-upon-Avon. Each one is hand-built to order by a team of dedicated and experienced craftsmen, who are committed to continuing the tradition of high-grade, skilled British manufacture. No matter what your needs, there is a Pashley bicycle to meet your lifestyle – everything from the relaxed sophistication of our classic town cycles to the sporty styling of our racer and touring models. Every one of our bicycles is the result of the combination of traditional design, hand-built quality and modern componentry that comes together to give an unparalleled riding experience. This, along with our heritage that stretches right back to 1926, gives these bicycles an inimitable elegance that has stood the test of time and a build quality that will give many years of riding pleasure.

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Also included is a full chaincase, which protects you from any unsightly grease marks and reduces any maintenance your bicycle may need. The Princess therefore represents the perfect marriage of beauty and practicality, making owning and riding this cycle the utmost pleasure. To view our Leisure Bike buying guide click here Frame bvseo-msg: EXECUTION_TIMEOUT is set to 0 ms; JavaScript-only Display. Delivery and collection information Delivery We offer a range of delivery services for our UK and International customers. UK Customers can select our FREE standard delivery option on most non bike orders over £20. Or if you're in a hurry you can upgrade to our Next Day or Saturday delivery services. You can also use our free Click & Collect service, where you can collect your purchases from a choice of over 50 Evans Cycles stores. International customers can benefit from FREE delivery on most orders and save UK VAT if we are shipping outside of the EU. Read more Bike build & delivery Our FREE UK bike delivery applies to all non-click & collect only adult and kid's bikes and includes assembly by our fully trained mechanics, pre-delivery inspection and safety check, packing in our custom bike box and a multi-tool.

Click here to see how we deliver your bike Free Standard, Next Day & Saturday UK delivery We offer a FREE standard delivery service on orders over £20, as well as Next Day and Saturday delivery options to UK addresses. Click here for more details Click & Collect Using our Click & Collect service your order will be delivered to a choice of over 50 Evans Cycles stores nationwide for collection. This service is FREE of charge for all orders. Click here for more details International delivery (Incl BFPO, ROI, Channel Island & Isle of Man) We offer a FREE delivery service on most International orders. Orders delivered outside the EU are exempt from VAT. To calculate the charges for your order simply add products to your basket and proceed through the checkout process, where you will need to enter your delivery details. Our website will present you with the relevant delivery options and the charges for your basket of goods. Click here for more details. Easy Returns Our priority is to ensure that you are highly satisfied with your purchase. In the unlikely event that you are not, please feel free to return your goods within 90 days of the purchase date for a full exchange or refund. Returns can be made in your local store or sent back to our distribution centre.

View all product options Pashley Princess Classic Bike - 20" Pashley Princess Classic Bike - 20" Pashley Princess Classic Bike - 20" £595 How can I get it? FREE Click & Collect Buying Options Pashley Princess Classic Bike - 20" The Pashley Princess Classic Bike - 20" features a timeless, classic design and has the quality of reliable modern day components. Great Sturmey Archer hub gears offers you a flexible ride and strong performing hub brakes will give you a more reliable braking performance. This bike will definitely stand the test of time with its simple style and vintage good looks. Sturmey Archer hub gears. Traditional lugged and brazed hand-built frame. Fully enclosed hub brakes provide great braking performance. Full chain case protects you and your clothing from moving parts. Front wicker basket lets you transport your belonging safely and securely. Riding in the town or countryside is cool and comfortable with its classic ding dong bell, Brooks B66 sprung leather saddle and front wicker basket. Have you ever wondered What's Different About Women's-Specific Bikes? Click the link to get the lowdown.

Pashley Princess Classic Bike - 20" Extra Info FREE Local Store build. Pre-Delivery inspection and 22 point safety check. OR get it delivered boxed for self-assembly. Size Guide Traditionally lugged and brazed, individually hand-built Front Brake: Antique brown Brooks B66s natural leather Stem: Puncture Resistant tyres Rated 5 out of 5 by 3 reviewers. Rated 5 out of 5 by Mrsmac1 Pashley I dealt with Chris who was great and kept me up to date with my bike build. Its just a pity the assisatat manger Julie was not as nice!! She was on the till and i greated her with good moring she never even made eye contact with me again i said good moring. I will not be back to halfords lisburn will travel to Belfast its just a pity i still waiting on another part. Chris thank u so much you were so helpful. 03 July 2015 Rated 5 out of 5 by Verified Reviewer Excellent everyday bicycle Been riding Pashleys for nearly 30 years. Great for a no-fuss, low-maintenance, just get on and ride bike.

Use my Princess Classic for leisurely pootles, shopping trips, commuting (11 mile round trip) and 60 mile adventures (rode mine on the London to Brighton). Not the fastest bike, but it can zip along at a good enough rate. Hand built British bicycle. It might look a bit pricey but you're buying a bike for life - it'll outlive several cheaper bikes.

I fitted a decent rack and a pretty Dutch-style double pannier to mine - it's my little workhorse and I love it :) 03 April 2015 Rated 5 out of 5 by Jeanne1 This product suits all my needs Great bike, excellent quality, comfortable to ride 17 October 2014 2016-08-09 FREE within 4 working days on all orders over £30 (Halfords products only) £2.99 Order by 8pm for delivery tomorrow (Mon - Fri) £4.99 Choose your delivery day (Mon - Fri) £4.99 Order by 8pm Friday for delivery on Saturday £5.99 Order by 8pm for delivery tomorrow (Mon - Fri) £4.99 Choose your delivery day (Mon - Fri) £4.99 Order by 8pm Friday for delivery on Saturday £5.99 Pashley Bikes Halfords | Pashley Bikes | Cycling | Mens Bikes | Womens Bikes | Classic Bikes Pashley bikes at Halfords Discover the Pashley bikes range at Halfords, featuring a timeless collection of distinctive classic bicycles for the

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Pashley Cycles have been creating quintessential British bikes for over 80 years, combining stylish vintage looks with quality materials and exacting standards. Whether you?re an urban commuter or simply enjoy relaxed rides in the park, there?s a Pashley bike to match your lifestyle - take a look through our Pashley range by clicking on the links below. PASHLEY CYCLES - QUALITY BRITISH BIKES SINCE 1926 Founded by William ?Rath? Pashley in 1926, Pashley Cycles has a rich history of creating iconic bikes that are loved the world over for their unique style and class - a real British success story. Even today, each Pashley bicycle is painstakingly hand-built by engineers at the company?s HQ in Stratford-Upon-Avon, using astonishing attention to detail and strict quality control. And because they fuse timeless looks with a modern twist, Pashley bikes will never go out of fashion - get your hands on one today by checking out our full Pashley collection.

DISCOVER THE PASHLEY BIKES RANGE The Pashley bikes range is suitable for all sorts of riding, be it for fun, fitness, or simply getting from A to B in style. From the grace and elegance of the Pashley Poppy to the simplicity and practicality of the Pashley Parabike, there should be something in the collection for you. It?s the finer details such as the Brooks leather saddles, fitted mudguards, optional leather handlebar grips and a relaxed riding position that make the Pashley experience so enjoyable. Pashley bikes are in a class of their own - get yours now by taking a look through our full Pashley range. ORDER PASHLEY BIKES AT HALFORDS Pashley bicycles can be reserved online for collection from your local Halfords store. Alternatively, you can buy online for home delivery, and we?ll deliver it direct to your door. We?ll even give you a free 6-week service to help ensure that your Pashley bike is performing at its best - order from Halfords.com today.

Question: What type of vehicle is a Pashley Princess?
Answer: Bicycle